(This article was published by Zocalo Magazine on Feb. 10, 2010.) “It’s pretty dark, but that’s the way it is sometimes,” Stefan scribed in a note that came with the CD. Sure enough, it opens with the folky, stark-realities-are-depressing Bad Year for Clowns. Though there are lyrical themes of a tough life throughout the 16 tracks, the bulk of the tunes are upbeat and catchy. And since its Stefan George, of course there is magnificent blues guitar playing on each track – six of them … [Read more...]
Poignant Vision
(Published by Zocalo Magazine on Feb. 2, 2010.) Louise Serpa has intense eyes. There’s a fire that burns behind them, conveying the wisdom of a fully lived life that she has also beautifully captured on film. In her home, the main hallway showcases striking, energetic black and white rodeo photos she is known by and has won awards for; there’s a reason she is dubbed the sport’s Ansel Adams. Serpa’s shots place you right in the mix of bucking broncos and flying horses, images that … [Read more...]
Former ‘Downtown Tucsonan’ Staffers Launch ‘Zócalo’
(Published by Tucson Weekly on June 18, 2009.) Former Downtown Tucsonan employees Dave Olsen and Jamie Manser (both former Tucson Weekly employees) have teamed up to begin publication of Zócalo, a magazine dedicated to arts and entertainment. "Our goal is to be a family-friendly publication that highlights the town's thriving arts, music and entertainment offerings," said Manser via e-mail. "There is a lot going on in this burg, and we'd like to be what people pick up for a snapshot of … [Read more...]
Run Away & Join The Circus!
(This article was published by Zocalo Magazine summer, 2009.) The hippest summer camp going this June has got to be the First Annual Circus Camp. Where else in town can a kid learn to stilt walk and spin poi? The concept has been knocking around for years, with the time realized now in a partnership between Rhythm Industry and Tucson Circus Arts. In a fortuitous happenstance, perhaps even synchronicity, we stumbled upon Paul Weir, Nadia Hagen and Karen Falkenstrom at Maynard’s in May … [Read more...]
Mitzi Cowell “Love’s So…”
(This article was published by Zocalo Magazine summer, 2009.) The righteous blues rock guitarist has released a six-song EP ecorded earlier this year. Cowell penned lyrical rhymes covering themes of optimism, discrimination, longing, bad days and – of course – the power of love. Love’s so stimulating, throws me out of bed/Write down a new song that’s going through my head… These are groovy tracks with killer players. Pick it up at 17th Street Market or Antigone Books. See Cowell work her … [Read more...]
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